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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Djibouti to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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